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Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game

Smart Meetings

Andrew Luan started ExperienceFirst Walking Tours in the wake of the 2008 financial crash. Andrew put together a tour for his friend centered around the 2008 crisis. Walking Tours for Groups When it comes to meetings, walking tours can provide a host of benefits. It’s also benefitting your employees and making them feel valued.”

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MeetingPlay and Aventri Merge as First Big Event Tech Deal of 2022

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New CEO Eric Lochner, who was previously president and CEO of Steele Compliance Solutions, saw the combination as a benefit for meeting professionals looking for seamless solutions. “We He will remain with the company in an executive role. Former Aventri CEO Jim Sharpe will remain a shareholder and advisor to the new company.

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One10 Prioritizes Volunteering with Common Good Day Employee Benefit

One10 Marketing

The Community Food Pantry was born in 2008 with one shelf of non-perishable food items. ” The post One10 Prioritizes Volunteering with Common Good Day Employee Benefit appeared first on One10. She was so inspired, she kept going back and every Sunday, she is a loyal volunteer.

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Diversity In Events 2021 With William S. Matthews

Endless Events

In 2008, he launched his very own event planning business, RSVP with Will. But when you’re about ten years too late, I wonder why didn’t you do this possible when the US elected its first Black president back in 2008. Sarah asks William what kind of events truly benefited from diverse thought leaders.

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Colorado Convention Center to continue partnership with ASM Global

Travel Daily Media

The CCC operates under the Denver Alliance Partnership, which was established in 2008 as a collaboration between ASM Global along with VISIT DENVER, the City and County of Denver, the Denver Arts & Venues, Sodexo Live!, and the Hyatt Regency Denver at the CCC.

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The UK and Spain’s travel industries unite at second edition of ‘Spain Sustainability Day’

Travel Daily Media

Coralia Pino discussed Spain’s initiatives within the hotel industry outlining how the 2008 crisis forced hotels to look at energy efficiencies. They don’t always know the right choice until we offer it.”

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Portland’s Most Livable City Designation Reflects Steps to Ensure Public Safety

Smart Meetings

Those efforts led to the convention center to being the first in the United States to achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, rising up to LEED Silver level in 2008 and then leveling up to Platinum—the highest level of certification. We think all conventions can benefit from this.”.